Date:         Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:40:09 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
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At 10:26 PM 3/14/2013, neil n wrote:
>Punch isn't centered, wires slightly exposed, but all is twice shrink
>wrapped and will be tapped.

I'm dubious.  The terminal looks very large for the wire.  However if
you've got a decent solder joint with good strain relief I imagine it
will be ok in practice.  As a crimp alone I wouldn't trust it because
the terminal is too big (so instead of squeezing the wire together it
lets it flatten out).

I also question using a sharp-edged chisel to make the crimp.  I
think it should have a circular-section nose so that it deforms the
copper and doesn't tend to cut it.

Yours,
David